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Cheap HD DVD player: $150?
 Ever since the HD DVD format first kicked off, it's been widely speculated online that whichever format hits a bargain price point first could have the upper hand in this format war. (Indeed, thanks to ludicrously good value players, HD DVD sales on Amazon.com have skyrocketed, with the cheapest Toshiba model becoming the #1 ranked electrical item on the site - lending some credibility to the idea that wary consumers will bite the bullet if the price is right). Until now, we've not heard any solid release info on these mythical "cheap and cheerful" players, but E-gear.com reports that Canadian-based company VENTURER will be bringing the SHD7000 to store shelves across North America "in Time for 2007 Holiday Sales".
What's the price, you ask? Venturer's own press release claims that it will be "one of the lowest among entry-level HD DVD players". A senior member of the AVS Forum has apparently received word back from the company that the player will come in at a mind-bogglingly low $150 US (£75) - no idea on the accuracy of the rumoured price, though.
The video output will be 1080i (1080p would most likely be cost-prohibitive due to the backwards nature of current HD DVD and Blu-ray chipset designs) and, like every HD DVD player, it can play back the next-gen high def audio formats and connect to the internet. It's a safe bet that it'll be based around the Broadcom BCM7440 chip. Insert generic "it will be interesting to see who wins the format war" closing paragraph here.
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